At the start of 2023, French motorists are faced with a further increase in fuel prices at the pump.
With the end of the state-funded rebate, consumers can expect to see petrol prices rise above €2 shortly.
Focus on a worrying situation for both individuals and businesses…
Rising fuel prices at the pump: an ongoing phenomenon…
Since the beginning of January, the price of unleaded 95 has already increased by 4.36 cents, making it a national average price of 1.9008 euros per litre. The SP95-E10 is not spared either and its rise reaches 3.83 cents, sold at a national average price of 1.8748 euros per liter.
The end of the rebate subsidy was an important factor in this price hike which amounted to 8 billion euros last year. This is why since January 16, motorists who meet certain criteria can now request an allowance of 100 euros on the website created for the occasion…
The impact on households and businesses: a double penalty
Individuals will logically be the first affected, but the impact of these increases on businesses must also be taken into account. With rising fuel prices, transportation costs will rise and could lead to higher consumer prices.
The Ministry of Ecology has announced that it plans to allocate 100 million euros over three years for the installation of charging stations for electric vehicles. This initiative could help support French businesses in their transition to greener modes of transport, but more decisive action may be needed if we are to properly contain the impact of rising fuel prices.
Anyway, with this new increase that awaits us all, one thing seems certain: the time when gasoline was sold for less than 2 euros at the pump seems far away…
The conclusion remains clear: prices at the pump will soon return to 2 euros, so it is essential to prepare for this and limit its impact.
